Asia Xi News

Bangladesh Cricket Board on Wednesday decided to postpone the matches between Asia XI and World XI due to the global spread of coronavirus. The likes of Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle were expected to take part in the invitational T20I matches to mark the birthday celebrations of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The BCCI will confirm the availability of Indian players, including skipper Virat Kohli, for the T20 series between Asia XI and World XI only after a proper workload assessment. India will be facing South Africa for a three-game ODI series, after returning from New Zealand, ahead of the IPL.

Virat Kohli is reportedly amongst one of the four Indians to play in the Asia XI vs World XI clash, with Shikhar Dhawan, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Shami being the other three. An Asia XI is set to play two T20Is with a World XI in March to celebrate the 100th anniversary of BCB’s founding father.